The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, February 8
Birmingham, Ala.
8 p.m.
UAB
vs
Florida Atlantic
Men's Basketball Hosts No. 20 Florida Atlantic in Blackout Game
2/7/2024 3:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB men's basketball will host No. 20 Florida Atlantic on Thursday night at Bartow Arena. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CT.
Fans are encouraged to wear black to the game on Thursday night. Tickets are available for as low as $10. UAB will also have a "Thirsty Thursday" promotion with $5 domestics.
WATCH
Thursday's game will air on ESPN2 with John Schriffen and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over the Owls, 13-6. The Blazers have won all seven meetings at Bartow Arena. Florida Atlantic took the first meeting of the season in Boca Raton, 86-73.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell on the road at SMU, 72-69, after leading by as many as 12 in the second half. Efrem "Butta" Johnson scored a career high of 20 points with 16 coming in the second half. UAB trailed by nine in the first half and then took control in the second half before the Mustangs took advantage of the Blazers' mistakes down the stretch to get the win.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
Efrem "Butta" Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and has taken on a much larger role in year two. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson early this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane before matching his career high of 18 against North Texas. The sophomore guard scored a career best 20 points on the road at SMU.
RANKED WINS
The Blazers have beaten a ranked opponent in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. UAB downed No. 19 Memphis by a score of 97-88 earlier this season and the Blazers beat No. 19 Florida Atlantic during the 2022-23 campaign. The 2009-10 season was the last time the Blazers picked up two wins over AP Top 25 opponents in the same year, beating No. 25 Cincinnati and No. 20 Butler.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 443-109 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 57-9 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
Fans are encouraged to wear black to the game on Thursday night. Tickets are available for as low as $10. UAB will also have a "Thirsty Thursday" promotion with $5 domestics.
WATCH
Thursday's game will air on ESPN2 with John Schriffen and Perry Clark on the call.
LISTEN
David Crane and Steve Mitchell will call the game for UAB on 100.5 ESPN JOX 2.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series over the Owls, 13-6. The Blazers have won all seven meetings at Bartow Arena. Florida Atlantic took the first meeting of the season in Boca Raton, 86-73.
LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell on the road at SMU, 72-69, after leading by as many as 12 in the second half. Efrem "Butta" Johnson scored a career high of 20 points with 16 coming in the second half. UAB trailed by nine in the first half and then took control in the second half before the Mustangs took advantage of the Blazers' mistakes down the stretch to get the win.
SMOOTH LIKE "BUTTA"
Efrem "Butta" Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game last year while shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and has taken on a much larger role in year two. Johnson scored 17 points against Clemson early this season while adding three rebounds and three assists. Johnson stepped up once again in the clutch against UTSA, scoring the final 10 points, including the game-winner with two seconds to go. "Butta" put up 15 points and dished out a career high six assists in a win over Tulane before matching his career high of 18 against North Texas. The sophomore guard scored a career best 20 points on the road at SMU.
RANKED WINS
The Blazers have beaten a ranked opponent in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. UAB downed No. 19 Memphis by a score of 97-88 earlier this season and the Blazers beat No. 19 Florida Atlantic during the 2022-23 campaign. The 2009-10 season was the last time the Blazers picked up two wins over AP Top 25 opponents in the same year, beating No. 25 Cincinnati and No. 20 Butler.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Throughout its history, the UAB men's basketball program has seen incredible success in Birmingham, holding a 443-109 record in Bartow Arena since the Blazers' on-campus home opened back in 1988. That success has continued with Andy Kennedy returning to his alma mater, as the third year UAB head coach holds a 57-9 record at home (Bartow and Legacy Arena) since taking over the program.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets are on sale for as low as $12. Follow this link or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more information.
GROUP AND PREMIUM TICKETS
Individual and corporate groups can plan an unforgettable experience during any of UAB's 18 home events this season by filling out the UAB Basketball Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
In addition, a limited number of premium seating options also remain at Bartow Arena and provides fans and corporations the ability to enjoy the exclusive amenities offered at Bartow Arena while experiencing the action from midcourt views. Call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969 to learn more.
POWER UP
UAB Athletics is excited to officially compete in the American Athletic Conference and needs Blazer Nation to Power Up by becoming a 2024 Blazer Boosters member. Join Blazer Boosters today as UAB student-athletes complete for championships, graduate with honors, and make a difference in our community.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, follow @UAB_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
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